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National Challenge Fund, 'Sustainable Communities' Challenge, working on sustainable mobility and community in small-medium towns, specifically Enniscorthy. UCD, TCD and TASC.
https://citiesgovernancesustainability.eu/conundrum/
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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Mar 25
We are thrilled to announce we have been funded in the grow phase of Research Ireland’s Sustainable Communities Challenge. This give us an opportunity to replicate our work in Enniscorthy across two new towns. Please join us in April for further information #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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The CONUNDRUM team is pleased to highlight the appearance of Professor Niamh Cherry and Dr Dean Phelan on yesterday’s episode on RTÉ One!
Our recent impact case study has been published by the UCD and is available by the link below. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
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📺 Tune in tonight!

Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social and Dr @deanphelan.bsky.social from UCD School of Geography feature in RTÉ One’s 10 Things to Know About…

Episode 1: “Change”
🗓️ Mon 10 Nov | 8:30 pm | RTÉ One & Player

Learn more about the CONUNDRUM project 👉 bit.ly/3LyCGKc
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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📺 Tune in tonight!

Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social and Dr @deanphelan.bsky.social from UCD School of Geography feature in RTÉ One’s 10 Things to Know About…

Episode 1: “Change”
🗓️ Mon 10 Nov | 8:30 pm | RTÉ One & Player

Learn more about the CONUNDRUM project 👉 bit.ly/3LyCGKc
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ CONUNDRUM was featured by Wexford Co Co at the 1st Sláintecare Healthy Communities Conference.
Our colleague Dean Phelan shared our work in Enniscorthy, showing how local collaboration drives sustainable mobility across Ireland.

@researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund#NextGenerationEU
October 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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@briancaulfield.bsky.social shares great insights in The Irish Times on what’s next for rail in Dublin, Cork, Limerick & Galway, and why sustainable transport needs long-term vision. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

Read it here 👉 www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Brian Caulfield: Now Metrolink is going ahead, what’s the next rail project for Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway?
If Luas Finglas is delivered on time, there will have been a 15-year gap since the last Luas extension
www.irishtimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Thanks to everyone who joined our CONUNDRUM workshops in Tramore! 🌊 Great to hear local voices shaping ideas. If you missed it, share your challenges & solutions at townsmatter.ie
— your input will guide the final mobility report. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
September 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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🚶‍♀️🚲 Tramore Sustainable Transport Workshop 🚍
Join us on 24 Sept, 6–7 pm @ Coastguard Cultural Centre.
Hosted by Conor Mark Dowling – share your views & help shape the Tramore Community Mobility Strategy.
@researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
September 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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After mapping transport in Tramore, we’re ready for the final step: sharing solutions with the community. Join us Sept 24, 6pm at the Coastguard Cultural Centre to help prioritise people-centred, sustainable options. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
August 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Our new UGoveRN post explores how bridging top-down governance and bottom-up perspectives through productive tension can lead to more just and inclusive urban transitions.
Read more here 👉 ugovern.eu/bridging-top...
#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
August 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Great to see the East Cork Railway Alliance gaining well-deserved coverage! 🚆
Enhanced mobility and stronger transport links for towns like Youghal mean real benefits. 🌍
Read more: www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
Resumption of Youghal train services would alleviate traffic woes, says railway group
The East Cork Railway Alliance wants the section of the rail between Midleton and Youghal reopened
www.irishexaminer.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Our colleagues contributed to running workshops in Youghal and Tramore this week. Utilising the local knowledge of community members, we will undertake analysis to identify solutions to enhance mobility and community well-being.
Funded by @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
August 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Another exciting day last week for the CONUNDRUM project — this time in Enniscorthy with a film crew, sharing our work and its impact. Delighted to highlight why community engagement matters in shaping better transport governance. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
niamhmcherry.bsky.social Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 23
Another busy day for us on the @Researchireland.ie @Conundrum.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social project delighted to be in Enniscorthy with a film crew explaining our project, it's impact and the importance of community engagement in transport governance #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund
July 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Another busy day for us on the @Researchireland.ie @Conundrum.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social project delighted to be in Enniscorthy with a film crew explaining our project, it's impact and the importance of community engagement in transport governance #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund
July 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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We couldn't have asked for better weather at our Youghal challenge mapping workshops! Our next event is at the end of July. Please reach out to get involved.

Funded by @researchireland.ie
#ConundrumProject #PeopleLedPlanning #ActiveTravel #MobilityForAll
July 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Our team held community mapping workshops in Youghal this week to identify mobility challenges & opportunities for improving sustainable & accessible mobility. An essential step in creating a community-led mobility strategy for Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
July 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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This recent article on Active Travel has found that Community Engagement and working with stakeholders is critical- this is mirrored in our work on CONUNDRUM. Listening to communities is key. @researchireland.ie
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
#NationalChallengeFund
#NextGenerationEU
'Blueprint' for rural sustainable travel open in Longford
A transport project in Longford town described as "a blueprint for sustainable transport across rural Ireland" is to be officially opened.
www.rte.ie
June 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🚶‍♀️🚲 CONUNDRUM were delighted to welcome the Holywell Trust to University College Dublin this week!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the discussion and contributed to a thoughtful and engaging session.
#NationalChallengeFund
#NextGenerationEU
#Research Ireland
June 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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#Enniscorthy showed how everyday changes—like biking and saving energy—add up to real climate impact. 🌍

We are delighted to be working with #Enniscorthy on sustainable mobility.

The future is community-powered. 💪🌱

#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
@researchireland.ie
@irishtimes.com
The whole community approach to climate action
Global Action Plan’s first Climate Champions project hits targets within urban community of Enniscorthy
www.irishtimes.com
June 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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CONUNDRUM featured in the UCD Community Engagement Report where we’re co-creating mobility solutions with locals to tackle climate challenges and improve daily life.

This kind of inclusive engagement is key to real impact.

#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
www.ucd.ie
June 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Consultation on the future of Seamus Rafter Bridge for flood relief plan. This is why accessible, inclusive engagement matters—especially when the issue touches both history and community safety.

#NationalChallengeFund
#NextGenerationEU
@researchireland.ie

www.thejournal.ie/seamus-rafte...
The OPW wants to demolish this bridge in Enniscorthy
The Seamus Rafter Bridge could be demolished to reduce the adverse affects the town has faced as a result of flooding.
www.thejournal.ie
June 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Throwback to a recent public engagement our team member @briancaulfield.bsky.social saw while in Sydney. We need to make sure our work is reaching many different audiences for effective co-creation.
#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie
June 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Great day at the CONUNDRUM Workshop last week at Trinity College Dublin! Looking forward to seeing how this innovative platform evolves! 🌍🚲🚌 #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU #ResearchIreland
June 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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We are still reflecting on our learnings from the field last week, it has been such a busy time for our team, and we still managed to get in the field to explore: New Ross, Tramore, Dungarvan and Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
@researchireland.ie
niamhmcherry.bsky.social Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · May 22
The @researchireland.ie @conundrumsfi.bsky.social team have been out and about in New Ross today planning fieldwork for the GROW phase of our #NextGenerationEU project! What a day to be a geographer out in the field!!
May 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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CONUNDRUM was also busy in the community this week.
@deanphelan.bsky.social, @briancaulfield.bsky.social and Kieran Harrahill led a workshop with local stakeholders in Enniscorthy to consider an online platform to map their mobility
@researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
May 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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This week @niamhmcherry.bsky.social, @briancaulfield.bsky.social, Kieran Harrahill and @rachelmcardle.bsky.social attended @researchireland.ie's Design Thinking Training. We are looking forward to continuing our co-creation activities over the coming months! #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
May 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Dr. Dean Phelan, our brilliant team member, was delighted to attend the CIG 2025 in Belfast last week to share our latest update on the Conundrum Project.

A big thank you to the CIG 2025 organisers for bringing together such a vibrant and engaged community.
#NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU
May 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM